How to Talk About Racism
Learning about racism and how to be an ally can be done alone, but the root of being an ally is going beyond taking responsibility for yourself and actively working…
Simple Ways to Stand Up to Everyday Racism
Part of our journey as anti-racists is going beyond performative allyship and truly standing up against racism in our everyday lives. And that means having some “awkward” moments telling our…
Reparations: Why They Matter
Following the Civil War, General William T. Sherman met with twenty African American leaders who understood that the best way for Blacks to secure and prosper in their newfound freedom,…
What is White Privilege?
White privilege is often described through the lens of Peggy McIntosh’s groundbreaking essay “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” The essay, originally published in 1988, is often the starting point for developing…
White-Savior Complex
The white-savior complex is defined as an idea in which a white person, or more broadly a white culture, “rescues” people of color from their own situation. We see the…
Responding to Racism in the Classroom
Ms. Kawi, an ELA teacher and coach at Aspire Bay Area shared this guide for responding to racism in the classroom, highlighting that “being an antiracist educator involves what you…
Confronting Anti-Blackness: A Reading List
The Conscious Kid shared 6 books that support young Black people’s self-esteem and helps to change the narrative. This reading list is for kids aged 0-18, and we highly recommend…
Redlining in America
The United States has a population of around 13.4 percent Black or African Americans. This amounts to around 40 million people. This article attempts to simplify the concept of redlining and examine its…
A Look at Race Relations Through a Child’s Eyes
Anderson Cooper details a study that seeks to gain insight into the way black and white children perceive each other.
A Conversation with My Black Son
In this short documentary, parents reveal their struggles with telling their black sons that they may be targets of racial profiling by the police.
